Med Admin Test 1

Question 0

Six rights

Answer 0

Patient
Drug
Dose
Route
Time
Documentation

Question 1

MARs

Answer 1

Medicine administration record

Question 2

Three checks

Answer 2

Removing from the drawer
Pouring into cup
Returning container to drawer

Question 3

Half time

Answer 3

Time interval required for body’s elimination process to reduce concentration of the drug to one half what it was at initial administration

Question 4

Legal responsibilities

Answer 4

Know nursing practice acts in their area and operate within scope of practice. Recognize limits of knowledge and skill. Rely on current references. Proper use of controlled substances

Question 5

Drug forms

Answer 5

Aerosol
Aqueous solution
Aqueous suspension
Caplet
Capsule
Cream
Elixir
Extract
Gel
Liniment
Lotion
Lozenge
Ointment
Paste
Pill
Powder
Suppository
Syrup
Tablet
Tincture
Transdermal
Patch

Question 6

Onset

Answer 6

The time after administration when the body initially responds to the drug

Question 7

Side effects

Answer 7

(untoward effects) unintended drug action

Question 8

Adverse effect

Answer 8

Severe side effects/drug reactions

Question 9

Drug allergy

Answer 9

Immunologic reaction to drug.

Anaphylaxis-life threatening reaction to drug

Question 10

Drug tolerance

Answer 10

Requires increased dosage to maintain therapeutic effect

Question 11

Drug toxicity

Answer 11

Over dosage, ingestion of drug for external use

Question 12

Cumulative effect

Answer 12

Build up of drug in blood because of impaired metabolism or excretion

Question 13

Therapeutic effects

Answer 13

Reason drug prescribed

Question 14

Drug interaction

Answer 14

Administration of one drug ayers effect o another drug

Question 15

Nine routes

Answer 15

Oral (sublingual and buccal)
Rectal
Vaginal
Topical/transdermal
Subcutaneous
Intramuscular
Intradermal
Intravenous
Inhalation

Question 16

Absorption

Answer 16

The process by which a drug passes into the bloodstream

Question 17

Distribution

Answer 17

The process by which the drug is sent to various body tissue

Question 18

Syringe

Answer 18

Tip
Barrel
Plunger

Question 19

Needle

Answer 19

Bevel
Cannula/shaft
Hub

Question 20

Angles for injections

Answer 20

Intramuscular-90
Subcutaneous-45
Intravenous-25
Intradermal-10-15
DEGREE

Question 21

NGT and GT

Answer 21

For pt who is NPO
Has NG or GT in place
Medication absorbed enterally

Question 22

Enteral

Answer 22

NGT and GT pts

Question 23

Parentetal

Answer 23

Intradermal ID
Subcutaneous SQ/SC
Intramuscular IM
Intravenous IV

Question 24

Ampule

Answer 24

Single dose glass container
1mL to 10 mL
Colored score markings for opening

Question 25

Vial

Answer 25

Small glass bottle with sealed rubber cap
Single or multi dose
Metal or plastic cap to protect rubber seal

Question 26

Z track

Answer 26

Stretching skin to one side and administering medication with needle

Question 27

IM sites

Answer 27

Ventrogluteal preferred site
Supine
Prone or side lying
Vastus lateralis suitable for adults and children
Lateral
Anterior of the thigh
Dorsal gluteal potential for damage to sciatic nerve

Question 28

Insulin syringe

Answer 28

Units

Question 29

Scoop method

Answer 29

Lay cap on flat surface and scoop cap onto end of needle to prevent needle sticks

Question 30

Sterile gloves

ear

Answer 30

Use sterile technique if the tympanic membrane is damaged or ruptured

Question 31

Non sterile

Answer 31

Gloves should always be worn

Question 32

Are IV meds ok in all states

Answer 32

No!!!

Question 33

Last step of med administration o any nursing procedure

Answer 33

Documentation and PTA response